5C: Wrongful arrest and false imprisonment claims

4pm – 5pm GMT, 22 June 2026 ‐ 1 hour

Session

In this session, experts will review the law in relation to what constitutes a lawful arrest. They will look at the grounds of suspicion and necessity criteria with consideration of ALK v Chief Constable of Surrey Police. They will also consider how Article 5 of the European Convention on Human Rights engages in wrongful arrest claims.